CATEGORY- Medicinal Plants

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 8 inches
3.Watering – When topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 3 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dull green, ovate leaves
4.Flowers – Small, greenish-yellow, bell-shaped
5.Type – Outdoor, medicinal shrub
6.Feed – Vermicompost or farmyard manure once in 2 months
7.Watering – Light to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
8.Soil – Sandy or loamy, well-drained soil
9.Sunlight – Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight
10.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–95°F (21°C–35°C); grows well in hot, dry climates

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a warm, sunny location with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole slightly wider and equal in depth to the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Cover with soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water lightly and keep soil slightly moist during early growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Withania somnifera
2.Common names: Ashwagandha, Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry
3.Hindi: अश्वगंधा (Ashwagandha)
4.Tamil: அமுக்கிரா (Amukkira)
5.Telugu: అశ్వగంధ (Ashwagandha)
6.Kannada: ಅಶ್ವಗಂಧ (Ashwagandha)
7.Marathi: अश्वगंधा (Ashwagandha)
8.Malayalam: അശ്വഗന്ധ (Ashwagandha)